President Obama says when it comes to finding ways to cut spending to tame the federal defecit, everything has to be on the table. Many think that means taking a hard look at the costs of Social Security and Medicare, which will continue to grow as the Baby Boomer generation collects benefits. Mr. Obama addressed the bi-partisan commission whose task it is to recommend spending cuts to Congress after the November elections. Source Link
Changes to how Facebook shares your user information have caught the attention of members of Congress. Four U.S. Senators are asking the social networking site to revise new features that allow advertisers and web sites to probe your friends list. They say the feature should be an opt-in, rather than forcing users to turn it off if they don't want it. The lawmakers say they'll ask the Federal Trade Commission to look into the matter. Source Link
If you're looking to lose weight, it'll help to take notes as you eat. A new study confirms that keeping a food journal leads to better weight loss. Researchers say the practice is one example of self-motivation that helps dieters stay on-track when discipline can lag after about a month of weight loss efforts. The findings support some of the same techniques used by commercial programs like Weight Watchers. Source Link
Changes to how Facebook shares your user information have caught the attention of members of Congress. Four U.S. Senators are asking the social networking site to revise new features that allow advertisers and web sites to probe your friends list. They say the feature should be an opt-in, rather than forcing users to turn it off if they don't want it. The lawmakers say they'll ask the Federal Trade Commission to look into the matter. Source Link
If you're looking to lose weight, it'll help to take notes as you eat. A new study confirms that keeping a food journal leads to better weight loss. Researchers say the practice is one example of self-motivation that helps dieters stay on-track when discipline can lag after about a month of weight loss efforts. The findings support some of the same techniques used by commercial programs like Weight Watchers. Source Link
